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SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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My Mom's sweet and sour meatballs recipe. These meatballs are baked in the oven in a retro sweet and sour sauce that can't be beat!

Provided by Karlynn Johnston

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds ground beef
2 large eggs
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup of diced onion ((if you like onion in them))
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 375 °F
  • Mix the sauce ingredients together in a medium sized sauce pan until fully combined. Bring to a low rolling boil, and cook until it thickens. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Combine the meatball ingredients : breadcrumbs, garlic, salt, pepper, egg, onions and ground beef together in a stand mixer bowl. Use the paddle attachment and mix on low until combined. This makes for the BEST distribution of egg and crumbs through the meat!
  • Roll the meat mixture into meatballs, whichever size you want. I prefer slightly larger ones, they don't dry out as quickly.
  • Pop them into the 375 degrees oven and start them cooking.
  • After about 20 minutes, take the meatballs out for a second, and drain the fat out of them.
  • Now you can cover those meatballs up with sauce. Pour the sauce over the meatball, covering them completely.
  • Finish cooking them until done, and they look oh-so saucy and delicious. This can take up to another 20-30 minutes depending on the size of your meatballs.
  • When cooking meatballs I like to insert a thermometer in them and make sure they have reached a temp of at least 165 degrees. With all the beef recalls lately, it's far better safe than sorry!
  • I love sweet and sour meatballs on rice, especially bad-for-you, white rice! Serve with the side of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 296 mg, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS II



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I got this recipe from my mother-in-law shortly after I was married. Now it is a favorite of our kids. I like to serve it over rice.

Provided by Cathy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1 egg
1 onion, chopped
1 cup dry bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup water
½ cup cider vinegar
½ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine beef, egg, onion, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Roll into meatballs about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in size.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the meatballs until browned on all sides.
  • In a separate medium bowl, mix together the water, vinegar, ketchup, cornstarch, sugar and soy sauce. Pour over the meatballs, and allow sauce to thicken. Continue to heat until the sauce just starts to bubble.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Carbohydrate 70.5 g, Cholesterol 114.4 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 878.1 mg, Sugar 50.7 g

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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These meatballs can be made en masse and frozen to last for days.

Provided by Ree Drummond

Categories     beef,dinner,eggs and dairy,lunch,Main,rice and grain

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

½ cup loosely packed brown sugar
½ cup rice wine vinegar
¼ cup ketchup
1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 ¼ cups pineapple juice
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 x 25-count bag All-Purpose Meatballs (still frozen is fine), recipe follows
1 Tbsp sriracha hot sauce
1 cup drained small pineapple chunks
1 serving Steamed long-grain rice, for serving
2 Tbsp sliced green onions, for garnish
5 lb(s) ground beef
1 ½ cups plain breadcrumbs
½ cup milk
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 Tbsp grainy mustard
1 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
½ tsp red pepper flakes
4 large eggs
2 Tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce and 2 cups of the pineapple juice. Bring to a boil.
  • Make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch into the remaining 1/4 cup pineapple juice, whisking to get out all the lumps. Whisk the slurry into the skillet and add the All-Purpose Meatballs. Bring to a simmer and add the sriracha. Cover and cook until the sauce is thickened and the meatballs are heated through, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the pineapple chunks.
  • Serve over steamed rice, garnished with green onions.
  • To make the meatballs, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, cream, parsley, mustard, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Mix together well with your hands. Scoop out 1-tablespoon portions and roll them into balls with your hands. Place the meatballs onto parchment-lined baking sheets and put the baking sheets in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes for the meatballs to firm up.
  • To brown the meatballs, heat the olive oil in a heavy pot or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Cook, turning the meatballs to make sure they brown all over, 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
  • Freezer instructions: Put the cooked meatballs in a single layer on baking sheets and put into the freezer. When frozen, divide them into freezer bags, 25 per bag, and return them to the freezer. Yield: 125 meatballs.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup rice vinegar or white vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 1/4 cups pineapple juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
25 frozen meatballs, recipe follows
1 tablespoon sriracha or other hot sauce, more to taste
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup drained canned or fresh pineapple chunks
4 tablespoons sliced green onions
4 1/2 cups cooked long-grain or basmati rice, for serving
5 pounds ground beef
1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 heaping tablespoons grainy mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 large eggs
Olive oil, for frying

Steps:

  • In a large skillet (with a lid), combine the brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce and 2 cups of the pineapple juice. Stir the mixture around and bring it to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. To thicken the sauce, make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch with the remaining 1/4 cup pineapple juice in a small bowl until smooth. Add it to the sauce, whisking to combine.
  • Add the frozen meatballs, sriracha and bell pepper and toss to combine. Cover the skillet and cook until the sauce has thickened and the meatballs are heated through, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the pineapple, then sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of the green onions. Serve the meatballs and sauce over rice and sprinkle on the rest of the green onions at the end.
  • Combine the beef, breadcrumbs, milk, parsley, cream, mustard, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and eggs in a large bowl. Knead it all together with your hands until well combined.
  • Scoop out 1-tablespoon portions of the meat mixture and roll into neat balls. Put them on parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheets as you go, then put the sheets in the freezer for about 10 minutes to firm them up before frying.
  • To brown the meatballs, heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add some meatballs to the skillet and cook on all sides until they have great color on the surface and are fully cooked inside, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain the meatballs on paper towels when they're done, then line them up on clean parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Cook the remaining meatballs.
  • Put the baking sheets in the freezer, uncovered, until the meatballs are frozen and firm on the surface, 30 to 45 minutes. Then just pop the meatballs into 5 to 7 freezer bags (roughly 25 per bag) and freeze them immediately. They'll be there when you need them.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 cup loosely packed brown sugar
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 1/4 cups pineapple juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
One 25-count bag All-Purpose Meatballs (still frozen is fine), recipe follows
1 tablespoon sriracha hot sauce
1 cup drained small pineapple chunks
Steamed long-grain rice, for serving
2 tablespoons sliced green onions, for garnish
5 pounds ground beef
1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce and 2 cups of the pineapple juice. Bring to a boil.
  • Make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch into the remaining 1/4 cup pineapple juice, whisking to get out all the lumps. Whisk the slurry into the skillet and add the All-Purpose Meatballs. Bring to a simmer and add the sriracha. Cover and cook until the sauce is thickened and the meatballs are heated through, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the pineapple chunks.
  • Serve over steamed rice, garnished with green onions.
  • To make the meatballs, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, cream, parsley, mustard, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Mix together well with your hands. Scoop out 1-tablespoon portions and roll them into balls with your hands. Place the meatballs onto parchment-lined baking sheets and put the baking sheets in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes for the meatballs to firm up.
  • To brown the meatballs, heat the olive oil in a heavy pot or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Cook, turning the meatballs to make sure they brown all over, 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
  • Freezer instructions: Put the cooked meatballs in a single layer on baking sheets and put into the freezer. When frozen, divide them into freezer bags, 25 per bag, and return them to the freezer. Yield: 125 meatballs.

SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALLS



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These meatballs can also be made with ground venison instead of the ground beef - they're delicious either way! The recipe is great for parties or other social gatherings because it's simple to make and can easily be doubled.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
SAUCE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2 dozen 1-1/2-in. balls. Place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. , For sauce, combine brown sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add pineapple and juice, green onions, vinegar and soy sauce; cook and stir just until thickened and bubbly. Pour over meatballs. , Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Stir in green pepper. Cover and bake 10 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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This is a recipe my mom made for years and years. I've made it for parties as well as when I've had company over for supper. Everyone loves these meatballs. These meatballs are made without the addition of pineapple.

Provided by Pamma Lamma

Categories     Meat

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground beef
Worcestershire sauce, to taste
3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
oregano, to taste
1 egg, slightly beaten
salt and pepper, to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons soya sauce

Steps:

  • For meatballs: Mix all ingredients (minus oil) together. Form into balls. Fry in oil until golden then place on paper towel to drain. Set aside
  • For Sauce: In medium saucepan, fry onion in oil until tender. Add all other sauce ingredients and simmer 20 minutes. Add meatballs and cook 1 hour on medium. Serve and Enjoy!
  • *You can also place browned meatballs and sauce mix into crock pot.

LANA'S SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



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A wonderful savory meatball and sweet sauce recipe that works as a main dish, or you can use just the meatball recipe part for parties. I recommend serving over white rice.

Provided by LANAN

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 eggs
1 cup dry bread crumbs
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
⅓ cup water
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
½ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon seasoning salt
1 large carrot, diced
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a large, shallow baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs and onion. Sprinkle with ginger, seasoning salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and sugar. Shape into one inch balls.
  • Place meatballs in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes; set aside.
  • To make the sauce, mix enough water with the reserved pineapple juice to make 1 cup. In a large pot over medium heat, combine the juice mixture, 1/3 cup water, vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir in cornstarch, ginger and seasoning salt, until smooth. Cover and cook until thickened.
  • Stir pineapple chunks, carrot, green pepper and meatballs into the sauce. Gently stir to coat the meatballs with the sauce. Simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 479.3 mg, Sugar 27.1 g

EASY SWEET & SOUR MEATBALLS



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These meatballs are so perfect in every way. They are super easy to put together and they come out so moist and with just a wonderful sweet and sour flavor. You can't go wrong with this recipe.

Provided by Sarah in New York

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb italian sausage meat
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 egg (slightly beaten)
3/4 cup ketchup
1/8 cup white vinegar
1/8 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Combine the sausage, bread crumbs and egg with your hands until well mixed and sticking together.
  • Form meatballs by hand and brown in a large skillet over Medium/High heat.
  • Pour sauce over meatballs and simmer over Medium/Low heat for about 30 minutes.
  • Note: You will need to add a little water to the sauce as it cooks to avoid it getting too dry.
  • Serve over rice or just eat them plain!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.9, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 128.3, Sodium 2011.1, Carbohydrate 35.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 24.7, Protein 22.6

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